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France won the Six Nations Grand Slam on Saturday by gaining sweet revenge for their World Cup semi-final defeat with a heart-stopping 24-21 defeat of England.
France was superior in all areas of the game in the first half against the world champions, leading 21-3 at the break.
However, the introduction of centre Mike Catt added a new dimension to England's attack and tries by wings Ben Cohen and Josh Lewsey put England in with a chance for a sensational win.
However, France held its nerve to win its fourth Grand Slam in eight years. Halfback Dimitri Yachvili scored 19 points including an opportunist second-half try.
England finished third in the tournament behind Ireland who beat it at Twickenham.
France won the Six Nations Grand Slam on Saturday by gaining sweet revenge for their World Cup semi-final defeat with a heart-stopping 24-21 defeat of England.
France was superior in all areas of the game in the first half against the world champions, leading 21-3 at the break.
However, the introduction of centre Mike Catt added a new dimension to England's attack and tries by wings Ben Cohen and Josh Lewsey put England in with a chance for a sensational win.
However, France held its nerve to win its fourth Grand Slam in eight years. Halfback Dimitri Yachvili scored 19 points including an opportunist second-half try.
England finished third in the tournament behind Ireland who beat it at Twickenham.
